About Dufan Ancol
Now, you are no longer confused about where to go while in Jakarta. Publicly opened in 1985, this amusement park, located in North Jakarta, is the right place to take your kids to, since it offers them loads. Many thrilling rides, shows, and recreations are ready for use there intended to awaken the visitors’ imaginations through fantasies of traveling around the world, like Indonesia, Europe, and America, mysteries, adventures, the cartoon world, and many more. This ample park also has restaurants, merchandise shops, and arcade games to maximize your pleasurable experience. In addition, Dufan Ancol is also the biggest physics edutainment park in Indonesia that will satisfy visitors with high-tech game rides. The park also has many public facilities, like free wifi, charger point, clean toilets on each ride’s spot, baby care room, prayer room, first aid kits, and ambulances. Hence, this place is a throughgoing family amusement park that will lift your spirits. To accommodate it, some of Dufan Ancol’s key details have been summarized for you below:
Dufan Ancol Ticket Price 2024
The ticket prices for Dufan Ancol vary based on the visiting times and visitors. Below are the details of the tickets:
- [Package of 3] Weekday Admission Ticket (Excludes Ancol Gate Ticket): starting from 143.86
- Weekday Admission Ticket (Excludes Ancol Gate Ticket): starting from 67.43
- Weekday Admission Ticket (Excludes Ancol Gate Ticket) (International Tourists): starting from 71.27
- Weekend/High Season Admission Ticket (Excludes Ancol Gate Ticket) (International Tourists): starting from RM 87.03
- Dufan 6 Months Pass (Excludes Ancol Gate Ticket) (International Tourist): starting from RM 107.31
- Dufan Annual Pass (Excludes Ancol Gate Ticket): starting from RM 111.20
- Dufan Annual Pass (Excludes Ancol Gate Ticket) (International Tourist): starting from RM 122.33
The prices above don’t include Ancol and vehicle entrance tickets. Please remember that the prices may change at any time, so it’s advisable for you to check the latest info on Traveloka before reserving your tickets.
Dufan Ancol Opening Hours
Dufan Ancol is open every day from Monday to Sunday at 10.00-18.00. However, the park gate will be closed an hour before the operational hour ends.
Attractions and Activities at Dufan Ancol
There are many popular attractions and activities the visitors love trying in Dufan Ancol, yet some of the prominent ones are:
Ontang-Anting (Wave Swinger)
This is one of the most popular rides in Dufan Ancol and usually will make you wait in a quite long queue, but it’ll be worth your time because this ride makes you move 360 degrees clockwise up in the air. From there, you can see the city landscapes from above.
Hysteria
If you’re an adrenaline junkie, this ride’s for you. It’ll take you to a height of 60 meters in 4 seconds. Intended for teens and adults, hysteria will make you feel floating in the air while enjoying the far-reaching city’s panorama.
Halilintar
Halilintar is the most favorite and extreme ride at the same time. It’ll take you sliding 360 degrees through high climbs and corners, making you scream at the top of your lungs.
Fun Archery
Located in the green open space, Allianz Ecopark, Fun Archery is the new activity available in Dufan Ancol. At only RM 7.52, visitors of all ages can feel the excitement of throwing darts until the last piece of your arrow.
Learning Farm
As the name suggests, in this activity, you’ll learn how to farm, starting from planting, and taking care of, up to harvesting your vegetables. The large land, along with complete farming tools, make you feel like a real farmer.
Tips to Dufan Ancol
To make the most of your exploration in Dufan Ancol, here are several tips you can follow before and during your trip in Dufan Ancol:
- Fill your hunger before entering the park–it’ll be a long exploration in Dufan Ancol, so it’d be better for you to eat before arriving in the park. You can also bring your own food and snacks; it’ll save a lot of money.
- Try all the rides by arriving early
- Bring a backpack–it’s to accommodate lots of your luggage and prevent them from falling while riding the spinning rides.
- Carry umbrellas and raincoats
- Use sun protections
- Wear waterproof and slip-resistant sandals–some rides require you to put off your footwear, making sandals a practical method. Dufan Ancol has several water playgrounds, so wearing waterproof and non-slip ones would be better.
- Bring spare clothes and towels–in case you want to try some water activities.
- Explore the water rides
Location and How to Get to Dufan Ancol
Dufan Ancol is located in Pademangan, North Jakarta. Since Jakarta is a well-connected city, several transport options are available for travelers to reach this park, they are:
- Kereta Rel Listrik (KRL)–the nearest station from Dufan Ancol is Ancol Station, so you can get on the KRL trains from any starting point, including Bogor, Depok, Bekasi, or Tangerang, with varied fares and travel durations.
- Mass Rapid Transit (MRT)–from Lebak Bulus, Bundaran HI, and other nearby stations, take the trains to Ancol Station. The fares are varying from RM 2.11-3.91.
- TransJakarta–you can take this public bus from any departing point in Jakarta. Make sure the chosen routes pass Ancol bus stop. Then, the park gate’s only a short walk away.
- Private Transports–know the best routes to Dufan Ancol, so don’t forget to use digital maps to avoid traffic jams and find the fastest routes.
- Online Transport or Taxis–The most practical transport method is taking online transport/taxis. Choose an accessible pick-up point, and ensure the service rates align with the apps.
That’s some info about Dufan Ancol. Now, get your tickets directly on Traveloka!